Kimuu v Allied East Africa Limited (Cause 2621 of 2014) [2022] KEELRC 4039 (KLR) (29 September 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 4039
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 4039 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 September 2022
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureEx parte hearingCoramJ. Rika
Holding
Termination was unfair, and the claimant is awarded 6 1/2 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination at Kshs. 150,000.
Facts
Claimant Joseph Maina Kimuu was employed by Allied East Africa Limited as a Machine Operator from September 23, 2013 to November 10, 2015. His last contract was terminated without valid reason or a disciplinary process.
Issues
- Unfair termination
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Notice and annual leave
- Public holidays
Reasoning
The court found that the claimant was allowed to continue working after the contractual period but was not advised on the reason for termination. There were no allegations or disciplinary hearing.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- It is declared that termination was unfair.
- The respondent shall pay the claimant 6 1/2 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination at Kshs. 150,000.
- Notice at Kshs. 25,000.
- Annual leave at Kshs. 75,000.
- Public holidays at Kshs. 28,846.
- Certificate of Service to issue.
- Costs to the claimant.
Remedies
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Notice
- Annual leave
- Public holidays
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